Creamy Açai and Oatmeal Smoothie
Creamy and filling açai smoothie made with oats, chia seeds, and flax for extra Omega-3s, and fiber. Makes enough for two 16 oz smoothies or bowls.
My very first job was working at a smoothie shop. In that job, I learned a few things: frozen banana is the secret ingredient to make all smoothies creamy (in taste and texture), the thing that makes smoothies good is usually sherbet, we tend to add too much liquid to smoothies, and the frozen puree packets of açai are key in making the best açai bowls. I swear I can tell if a place uses the juice instead of the packets when I go somewhere.
Smoothies are also my favorite reset meal when I feel like I haven’t been eating well, and to make them more filling and nutritious I like to add seeds and ingredients that are high in fiber and protein.
Why you’ll love this smoothie:
A new way to get your Omega-3’s. So many smoothies miss the opportunity to add extra fiber (oatmeal) and natural sources of protein (oats and flax seeds) and Omega-3s (chia seeds, and flax), but this smoothie will have you getting all of those in
It’s easy to make! This comes together and is ready to eat in about 5 minutes. Truly the hard part is cleaning your blender.
Can be eaten as a smoothie or a smoothie bowl. Depending on your mood and preference, you could omit ½ cup of milk to make it a thicker, more scoop able smoothie perfect for adding sliced banana, granola and a drizzle of peanut butter.
You can easily substitute ingredients. The açai, oats, oatmilk and banana are the heart of this recipe but every other ingredient can be substituted (ideas in the ingredients section below).
Tips for Success:
Having the banana, açai, and blueberries frozen is key to getting the texture and consistency right.
This should be a given, but having a high powered blender is key to getting that perfect smoothie consistency. After years of working with something my husband used in his bachelor days, we finally sprung for a Vitamix for my birthday a few years ago, and I’ve never regretted it.
Questions:
Can I add protein powder to this? Definitely! Some people don’t like the taste of protein powder, and this smoothie has about 18 grams of protein per serving, and 27 grams if you use dairy milk.
Can this be made in advance? If you make it in advance, I would recommend freezing it as opposed to refrigerating it. The oats and chia tend to absorb liquid, and that would change the consistency.
Makes enough for two 16 oz smoothies or smoothie bowls.
Ingredients
3 Dates, pitted: To add sweetness and fiber. You could also substitute for 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup.
1 frozen banana: Adds creaminess to the smoothie, could sub for ½ frozen zucchini for a low sugar alternative
2/3 cup Protein Oats or regular oats: Adds fiber and protein, I used Bob’s Red Mill Protein Oats
2 ½ cup oat milk, or other milk of choice: I used oat milk, but any milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy) would work here
½ cup Frozen Blueberries: Can be substituted for another berry
3 tablespoons chia seeds: Adds fiber and Omega-3s to this smoothie, but can be omitted
2 tablespoons hemp seeds: A source of protein and fiber
2 packets açai: If you don’t have açai, you could substitute
1 tablespoon flaxseed: Adds protein, fiber, and omega-3s
Optional: Drizzle natural peanut butter, for garnish
Method
Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend on high until smooth, scraping the sides as needed. If you prefer to have it as a smoothie bowl, start by adding just 2 cups of oat milk, and use the stick that comes with the blender to help it blend. If you want a thinner, more drinkable consistency then add the full 2 ½ cups of milk.
Drizzle with natural peanut butter, if desired.
Açai and Oat Smoothie
Creamy acai and oat based smoothie packed with Omega-3's and fiber for a filling and nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend on high until smooth. Turn off the blender, and scrape the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.
- Divide into two cups and drizzle peanut butter if desired.
- If serving as a bowl, top with honey, peanut butter, granola, and fresh fruit.
Notes
See recipe post for substitutions
